Design Predictions for the New Year
At the American Institute of Floral Designer’s National
Symposium in Seattle in July 2005, attendees were treated to an early
look at floral trends for 2006.
Rose Hip
This pallet of colouring contains all the red-based earth tones that we have seen over the last couple of years. Colours with wonderful warm tones of spice, mahogany, cocoa and coffee, rich terra cotta and carnelian with contrasts of ruby reds and bold pinks, all with coppery undertones.
Hydroponics
Although this colour range is dominated by green, it has accents of lilac and icy blue. Emphasizing health and well-being, green flowers are always of great interest because they are somehow unexpected.
Gatherings
Aimed at the baby boomer generation who have lived life and gathered treasures along the way, Gatherings focuses on accessories and clutter. Gatherings presents a casual unstructured style with an eclectic vintage feel and comfortable mixture of colours and flower choices. Flower favourites were a medley of seasonal and garden flowers like tulips, lisianthus, stock, gerbera and chrysanthemums in colours that reflect personality rather than trends.
Infusion
Start with a foundation of neutrals – black, white and a touch of deep brown to build warmth. An infusion of colour is then added.
• Baccarra Infusion – this neutral background was made more luxurious with accents of black-based burgundy with warm amaranthus and kangaroo paws. Wrought iron, fur cushions and leather completed the opulence.
• Carmel Infusion – wooden containers, glazed ceramics or amber glassware were used to hold flowers in shades of honey, vanilla and soft apricot. These add softer, comfortable colours to the starkness of the black, white and brown.
• Plum and Blue Infusion – each brought a different look to the original colour foundation. The plums added the favourite tones of pinks and purples in a vast abundance of flower choices (orchids, wax flowers, heather, ranunculas.) The blues were deep turquoise, teal and emerald green to give a cool and clean look reminiscent of the late 40’s and 50’s. The flowers (gardenias, peonies, scabiosa, delphiniums) had a slightly vintage feel.
There is something for every taste and comfort zone this coming year. A strong emphasis on the red-based colours throughout, but the direct complement of green is a close second. Touches of blue, muted yellow and neutrals completed the picture.
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